June 2022 - Iran Special Weapons News

COVID-19 kills 3 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 30 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,389 with three more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Diplomats: Iran Making New Demands in Nuclear Talks VOA 30 Jun 2022 -- A day after indirect talks between the United States and Iran on a return to the 2015 nuclear deal ended unsuccessfully, diplomats said Thursday that Tehran has brought new demands to the table.
Iran Tells UN Security Council It's Ready For More Indirect Talks With U.S. On Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 30 Jun 2022 -- Iran says it is ready for more indirect talks with the United States to overcome the last hurdles to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
FM Spox rules out unfounded allegations against Iran IRNA 30 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Thursday ruled out the baseless allegations made in a joint statement by two Arab officials in Manama, Bahrain against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iranian President Wants Increased Trade With Russia To Bypass Western Financial Systems RFE/RL 30 Jun 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said in a meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that he wants to expand bilateral trade with Moscow and make it independent of the Western financial exchange system.
Iran's nuclear escalation is a threat to international peace and security: UK at Security Council UK FCDO 30 Jun 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the Security Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2231
Iran should take this opportunity to conclude the deal while it is still possible: E3 at Security Council UK FCDO 30 Jun 2022 -- Joint statement by UK, France and Germany ahead of the Security Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2231
'Effort and patience' required to restore Iran nuclear agreement UN News 30 Jun 2022 -- Despite diplomatic engagements, restoring the so-called Iran nuclear agreement continues to be hindered by political and technical differences, the UN political and peacebuilding chief told the Security Council on Thursday.
Iran, Russia, China censure US over impasse after Doha talks Press TV 30 Jun 2022 -- Iran has censured the United States for refusing to abandon its wrong path after two-day negotiations in the Qatari capital to discuss how to remove sanctions on the Islamic Republic ended Wednesday.
Countries must address root causes of Ukraine crisis, says Iran's Defense chief Press TV 29 Jun 2022 -- Countries need to combat the root causes of the Ukraine crisis instead of trying to address the symptoms, says Iran's defense minister, criticizing the "unconstructive" role of the US and Europe in the conflict.
Caspian states agree to keep foreign militaries out Press TV 29 Jun 2022 -- The five countries along the Caspian Sea have reaffirmed their shared commitment to keep foreign militaries out of the region.
Iran registers zero COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours IRNA 29 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 141,386 with another zero death day over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran says pushing 'strategic ties' with Russia as presidents meet Press TV 30 Jun 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi has told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Tehran pursues engagement with Moscow within the framework of a strategic relationship.
Iran president calls on Caspian states to step up cooperation Press TV 30 Jun 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi has told a summit of the Caspian presidents in Ashgabat that cooperation among the littoral states has become increasingly important in light of international developments.
IDF's Secret Cyber Unit Claims It Helped Thwart Attack on US Power Plants Sputnik 29 Jun 2022 -- Israel and regional adversary Iran have engaged in a years-long cyberwarfare campaign, targeting both physical and virtual infrastructure. Last year, the Israel Defense Force Joint Cyber Defense Division and the Pentagon's Cyber Command held joint drills involving training "for a variety of cyber defense challenges in the US."
China urges US "to fulfill its commitment" to JCPOA IRNA 29 Jun 2022 -- China's Foreign Ministry spokesman said that his country welcomed the resumption of talks between Iran and the United States on removing sanctions against Iran and stressing that Washington "needs to fulfill its commitment of returning to the JCPOA."
Iran: G7 ignored US breaching of JCPOA, maximum sanctions against Iran IRNA 29 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said here on Tuesday that the G7 final statement is baseless, unilateral, and unjust, as it intentionally ignored clear breaching of UNSC Resolution 2231 by America, and imposing maximum sanctions against the noble Iranian nation.
Doha talks on Iran sanctions end with sides vowing to keep in touch Press TV 29 Jun 2022 -- The two-day negotiations in the Qatari capital to discuss how to remove sanctions on Iran have ended, with the two sides saying they will keep in touch "about the continuation of the route and the next stage of the talks".
Iran urges Taliban officials to take 'serious action' after border guard is killed Press TV 29 Jun 2022 -- Iran has called on the caretaker Taliban government in Afghanistan to take "serious action" after the killing of an Iranian border guard near the common border.
Iran Nuclear Talks In Qatar Proceeding, Iran Says, Denying Report They'd Ended RFE/RL 29 Jun 2022 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry says indirect talks between Tehran and Washington in Qatar are continuing, denying an Iranian media report that they had ended.
Iranian Court Confirms Long Prison Sentence For Espionage For French National Briere RFE/RL 29 Jun 2022 -- A court in Iran has denied an appeal by French citizen Benjamin Briere and confirmed his prison sentence of eight years and eight months for espionage, a charge he and his family have rejected.
Deadly Message: Rise In Iranian Executions Sends Warning Against Dissent RFE/RL 29 Jun 2022 -- Sajad Sanjari was arrested at the age of 15 for fatally stabbing a man he said was trying to rape him. The teenager was sentenced to death by a court in western Iran that rejected his claims of self-defense.
Iran: Agreement within reach if US 'in possession of serious resolve' Press TV 29 Jun 2022 -- Iran says an agreement in the new round of talks over the 2015 nuclear deal will be within reach if the United States shows serious willingness and act realistically.
Tehran rejects G7's anti-Iranian statement as baseless, one-sided, unfair Press TV 29 Jun 2022 -- Tehran has vehemently denounced as "baseless, one-sided, and unjust" an anti-Iranian statement by the Group of Seven industrialized states.
Iran registers zero COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours IRNA 28 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 141,386 with another zero death day over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
U.S. Citizen Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Provide Electronic Equipment and Technology to the Government of Iran US Dept. of Justice 28 Jun 2022 -- A dual citizen of the United States and Iran pleaded guilty today to conspiring to illegally export U.S. goods, technology and services to end users in Iran, including the Government of Iran, in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
Doha talks kick off IRNA 28 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Political Deputy for the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani, heading a delegation in Doha for talks met and held talks with Deputy EU foreign policy chief Enrique Mora in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday.
IRGC to unveil warship named after Gen Soleimani IRNA 28 Jun 2022 -- The Islamic Revolutions Guards Corps' navy commander has announced that a warship that is named after General Qassem Soleimani will join the IRGC.
Iran present draft document of comprehensive plan for long-term cooperation between Tehran, Ankara ISNA 28 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who is in Ankara for his first bilateral meeting at the invitation of Mevlut Cavusoglu, met with his Turkish counterpart twice at the Turkish Foreign Ministry during which they discussed issues of mutual interest.
Talks on removal of anti-Iran sanctions kick off in Qatari capital Press TV 28 Jun 2022 -- A fresh round of negotiations over the removal of anti-Iran sanctions has started in the Qatari capital of Doha, in a high-stakes diplomatic process aimed at breaking the stalemate in the revival of the 2015 Iran deal.
Iran's IRGC to unveil 'Martyr Soleimani' helicopter carrier soon: General Press TV 28 Jun 2022 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the force will soon unveil a new homegrown helicopter carrier named after top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated by the Pentagon more than two years ago.
Iranian Inflation Rate Surges Amid Protests Over Economic Conditions RFE/RL 28 Jun 2022 -- Iranian oil workers have struck for a second day over wages and the government's inability to tame price growth as official data showed the country's inflation rate jumped to 52.5 percent in June.
Greece released Iranian tanker: Iranian official IRNA 28 Jun 2022 -- An Iranian oil tanker seized by Greece has been freed and started sailing towards a foreign ship to load its freight, an Iranian official said.
Iran says "indirect" sanctions talks with U.S. to resume in days People's Daily 28 Jun 2022 -- "Indirect" talks between Iran and the United States aimed at removing U.S. sanctions will resume this week, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said here Monday.
COVID-19 kills 1 more Iranian over past 24 hours IRNA 27 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,386 with one more Iranian killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran, U.S. To Hold Indirect Talks In Doha After EU Push to Restart Talks On Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 27 Jun 2022 -- Indirect talks between Iran and the United States are set to take place on June 28 in Doha, Qatar, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said amid a push by the European Union to break an impasse in negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
Qatar Will Host Iran-US Talks on Nuclear Deal Amid Surprise Venue Shakeup Sputnik 27 Jun 2022 -- The news comes on the heels of the US's announcement last week that Iranians who served in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps would no longer be automatically barred from entering the US under an IRGC "terrorism" blacklisting. Tehran made the lifting of restrictions on the IRGC a key condition for restoring the landmark nuclear deal.
JCPOA revival talks to be held in a Persian Gulf country, Iran confirms Press TV 27 Jun 2022 -- Tehran has confirmed that the next round of paused negotiations to revive the ailing 2015 Iran deal will be hosted by a Persian Gulf country, following reports by Qatar's Al Jazeera network and Iran's Nour News that the involved parties may head to Doha to continue the talks.
Iranian Pensioners Return To Streets, Say Government Failing To Meet Promises RFE/RL 27 Jun 2022 -- Iranian pensioners and retired public employees showed no signs of letting up in their protests against what they say is the government's failure to address deteriorating living conditions.
Iranian Steel Firm Halts Production After Cyberattack RFE/RL 27 Jun 2022 -- One of Iran's biggest steel companies said on June 27 that it was forced to halt its operations until further notice after being targeted by a cyberattack.
Major Iranian steel company says cyberattack thwarted Press TV 27 Jun 2022 -- One of Iran's major steel companies says it foiled a cyberattack apparently targeting the country's strategic industrial sector.
US Organized Secret Talks Between Israel, Saudis on Anti-Iranian Air Defense Coordination: Report Sputnik 26 Jun 2022 -- Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced last week that Tel Aviv had been working on a US-backed "Middle East Air Defense Alliance" with Arab governments, with the program said to be at an advanced stage and to have "already enabled the successful interception of Iranian attempts to attack Israel and other countries."
COVID-19 kills 2 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 26 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,385 with two more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran Reports Test Of Satellite Launcher As Diplomats Announce Restart Of Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 26 Jun 2022 -- Iran says it has tested its Zuljanah satellite launcher for a second time ahead of the expected start of talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal.
Iran launches 2nd home-made 'Zoljanah' satellite carrier IRNA 26 Jun 2022 -- Spokesman of the Space Department of the Iranian Defense Ministry Ahmad Hosseini said on Sunday that Iran launched a second homemade "Zoljanah" satellite carrier.
Iran tests Zuljanah indigenous satellite carrier rocket for second time Press TV 26 Jun 2022 -- Iran has tested its domestically-developed hybrid-propellant satellite carrier rocket called Zuljanah for "predetermined research purposes" for the second time.
Iran Carries Out 2nd Successful Test-Launch of Homegrown Carrier Rocket - Video Sputnik 26 Jun 2022 -- Iran has successfully test-launched the domestically-produced civilian satellite carrier Zoljanah powered by a compound-fuel engine, state media reported on Sunday, citing the defense ministry's space department.
JCPOA deadlock "deblocked": Borrell IRNA 26 Jun 2022 -- EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell who is in Iran to facilitate the resumption of Vienna talks said that the deadlock in the negotiations was broken.
Iran FM says talks with EU's Borrell 'Fruitful' IRNA 26 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian called his talks with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell fruitful.
Iran to unveil new missiles ISNA 26 Jun 2022 -- Deputy Commander of Iranian Army Air Defense Brigadier-General Alireza Elhami said, "In the near future, 300km-range missiles will be unveiled by Iran's Army Air Defense".
Iran seeking strong, long-lasting, reliable deal: Shamkhani ISNA 26 Jun 2022 -- EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell, who has paid an official visit to Tehran, held a meeting with Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani.
Iran, EU deblock recent deadlock in Vienna talks: Josep Borrell ISNA 26 Jun 2022 -- EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell stressed that important outcome of his visit to Iran is that they deblocked recent deadlock in Vienna talks.
Iran, EU say nuke talks to resume in days People's Daily 26 Jun 2022 -- Iran and the European Union announced here on Saturday the resumption of international negotiations in Vienna in the coming days to revive the Iranian nuclear pact.
Greece releases Iranian-flagged oil tanker seized under US pressure Press TV 26 Jun 2022 -- The Greek government has released an Iranian-flagged oil tanker, which was seized two months ago under US pressure to tighten its sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Afghanistan receives Iran's 4th humanitarian aid IRNA 25 Jun 2022 -- Afghanistan has received the fourth consignment of humanitarian aid from the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran says ready to dispatch COVID-19 vaccines to Yemen IRNA 25 Jun 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Saturday that Iran is ready to dispatch humanitarian supplies, COVID-19 vaccines in particular, to Yemen.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 25 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,383 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran: Remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell at the press conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Hossein Amirabdollahian European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Jun 2022
Iran: Remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell at the press conference in Tehran European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Jun 2022
Shamkhani: Iran after strong, reliable, lasting JCPOA revival deal IRNA 25 Jun 2022 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, said that Tehran is after a strong, reliable and lasting agreement on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Pres. Raisi tells nation: Improper act by US, E3 to submit IAEA resolution IRNA 25 Jun 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi criticized the US and the three European member states of the 2015 nuclear deal for pushing for an anti-Tehran resolution at the IAEA while negotiations for the revival of the deal still awaited a final outcome.
Iran FM says talks with EU's Borrell 'Fruitful' IRNA 25 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian called his talks with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell fruitful.
Borrell announces deal with Iran to resume talks IRNA 25 Jun 2022 -- The European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday in a series of tweets announced a deal with Iran to resume nuclear talks.
Iran says ready to resume talks IRNA 25 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Saturday referred to his inclusive talks with the EU representative and said that Iran is ready to resume negotiations with P4+1 in the coming days.
EU's Borrell in Tehran to give diplomacy a chance IRNA 25 Jun 2022 -- Western political analysts are of the opinion that the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal can end up in an escalation of tension and chaos in the international energy market, so Europe is expected to follow up the diplomatic path to deal with such a scenario.
Vienna talks to be resumed soon: Iran FM ISNA 25 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that Iran is ready to resume Vienna talks in coming days.
Pres. Raeisi: Iran will not stop talks on removal of sanctions, will not back down from its positions Press TV 25 Jun 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says the country will not stop the negotiations on the removal of sanctions imposed on the country, adding that the other parties to the talks must return to their commitments under the 2015 deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran to continue remedial nuclear measures until West changes illegal approach: Top security official Press TV 25 Jun 2022 -- Iran's top security official has slammed Europe's inaction and the US's lack of commitment to its obligations as per the 2015 agreement, saying Tehran will continue its remedial nuclear measures until the West changes its illegal approach.
Iran ready to resume Vienna talks within days to revive JCPOA: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 25 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran is ready to resume the stalled talks with the P4+1 group of countries in Vienna to revive the 2015 deal that the US abandoned in defiance of international criticism.
Talks On Reviving Stalled Iranian Nuclear Deal To Resume RFE/RL 25 Jun 2022 -- EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has said that negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal will resume shortly.
EU's Borrell Says US-Iran Nuclear Talks to Resume in Coming Days Sputnik 25 Jun 2022 -- The European Union will facilitate the resumption of talks between Iran and the United States on reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in the coming days, as per an agreement reached between EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Saturday.
Iraqi PM Traveling To Iran, Saudi Arabia In Bid To Revive Talks Between Bitter Rivals RFE/RL 25 Jun 2022 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi is traveling to Saudi Arabia and Iran in an effort to broker new talks between the two bitter rivals, officials said.
Iran's daily gas production surpasses 1,000mn cubic meters IRNA 25 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Oil Ministry on Saturday announced that the country's production of crude gas, for the first time ever, surpassed 1,000 million cubic meters a day during last Iranian year (ended March 20, 2022).
COVID-19 kills 2 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,379 with two more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran says top EU diplomat due in Tehran to discuss nuke talks People's Daily 24 Jun 2022 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced Friday that European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will arrive in Tehran on Friday night for talks on the latest status of the international nuclear talks, according to the official news agency IRNA.
EU's top diplomat Borrell to visit Tehran Friday amid stalled Vienna talks Press TV 24 Jun 2022 -- Iran says the European Union's top diplomat will arrive in Tehran later on Friday to hold deliberations with Iranian officials on resuming the stalled talks in Vienna and lifting anti-Iran sanctions.
Iran Says EU's Top Diplomat To Arrive Later On June 24 For Talks RFE/RL 24 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry says Josep Borrell, the European Union's top diplomat, will arrive late on June 24 for a visit in an attempt to breathe new life into talks on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal with global powers.
In Major Security Shakeup, Iran Replaces IRGC Intelligence Chief RFE/RL 24 Jun 2022 -- Hossein Taeb, a hard-line cleric, was the intelligence chief of Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), the elite branch of the armed forces, for over a decade. But in a surprise move, the IRGC announced on June 23 that it had removed Taeb from his prominent post.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 23 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,377 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran serious about lasting agreement, Russia supports Tehran's positions: Iranian FM Press TV 23 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic is serious about achieving a lasting agreement through the Vienna talks on the removal of sanctions, adding that an agreement would be possible if the Americans acted realistically.
Iran FM: IAEA's politicized resolution on Iran's peaceful nuclear program 'unconstructive' Press TV 23 Jun 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister has criticized a recent resolution adopted by the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency on the country's nuclear program as politicized and unconstructive.
Iran court orders US to pay $4.3bn in fines over murder of nuclear scientists Press TV 23 Jun 2022 -- An Iranian court has found the US administration and dozens of American institutions and officials guilty of supporting the Israeli regime's targeted assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists, ordering Washington to pay $4.3 billion in compensation.
Petrochemical Workers Strike In Repeat Of Unfulfilled Demands As Labor Strife Roils Iran RFE/RL 23 Jun 2022 -- Workers on scaffolding projects in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries have joined in Iran's nationwide labor unrest, striking for higher wages and more structured working hours.
Consumption Falls As Skyrocketing Prices Hit Iranian Food Security RFE/RL 23 Jun 2022 -- Iranians are consuming fewer fruits and vegetables as skyrocketing prices shake the country's food security.
Opening remarks by Foreign Minister Lavrov during talks with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, Tehran, June 22, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jun 2022
Nicaragua receives first batch of COVIran Barekat vaccine IRNA 22 Jun 2022 -- Nicaraguan Vice President Rosario María Murillo Zambrana has declared that the Latin American country received the first batch of COVIran Barekat vaccine, consisting of 200k doses of the Iran-made vaccines.
COVID-19 kills 3 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 22 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,373 with three more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
China takes delivery of large shipment of Iranian crude: Report Press TV 22 Jun 2022 -- A large shipment of Iranian crude has been delivered to China, according to a report and amid statements by Iranian government authorities insisting that exports to China have been robust despite claims that increased Russian supply of crude to China has affected Iranian shipments.
Russia's Lavrov In Iran To Discuss Nuclear Deal, Cooperation On Energy RFE/RL 22 Jun 2022 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived in Iran as negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers remain stalled.
Crashes, Bankruptcy Litter Iran's Runway For Passenger-Plane Production RFE/RL 22 Jun 2022 -- The last time Iran attempted to produce its own passenger planes to upgrade its aging commercial fleet, the effort barely got off the ground before it was doomed by a series of deadly crashes.
UN Lambasts Iran's Increasing Use of Executions VOA 22 Jun 2022 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Iran's increasing use of executions and the death penalty — including among children - in violation of international law. The secretary-general has submitted a report on the human rights situation in Iran to the U.N. human rights council.
Tehran rejects 'politically motivated' Guterres report on human rights in Iran Press TV 22 Jun 2022 -- Tehran has dismissed as politically motivated a recent report by UN Secretary General António Guterres on human rights in Iran, saying the Islamic Republic remains committed to promoting human rights, irrespective of the fact that the report was based on false claims made by terrorists.
Unsafe, Unprofessional Action by IRGCN Vessels toward U.S. Naval Forces in Arabian Gulf CENTCOM 21 Jun 2022 -- Three vessels from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) interacted in an unsafe and unprofessional manner as U.S. Navy ships transited the Strait of Hormuz, June 20.
Iranian Military Vessels Come Into Close Contact With US Ships in Persian Gulf, Reports Say Sputnik 21 Jun 2022 -- Three military vessels belonging to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) came within close proximity of two US Navy ships operating in the Persian Gulf, The Washington Post reported.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 21 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,370 with four more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Detained Mossad agents planned to kill Iran's nuclear scientists: Judiciary official Press TV 21 Jun 2022 -- An Iranian judiciary official says the three agents working for the Israeli Mossad spy agency, who were arrested in April, were planning to assassinate Iranian nuclear scientists.
Unrest In Iran Continues As Workers Strike Over Worsening Conditions RFE/RL 21 Jun 2022 -- Workers in the industrial town of Mahmoudabad in Isfahan continued their strike for a third consecutive day as a wave of unrest across Iran over living and work conditions shows no signs of letting up.
COVID-19 kills 3 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 20 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,366 with three more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran's torpedoes can severely damage US navy aircraft carriers: American publication Press TV 20 Jun 2022 -- Iran possesses submarines equipped with torpedoes that can strike a US aircraft carrier and severely damage its structure, according to an American publication.
Commander: Armed forces not let foes disrupt Iran's security IRNA 20 Jun 2022 -- Chief Commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami said on Monday that the armed forces will not let the enemies disrupt Iran's security.
IRGC Commander Says 'Sabotage' Killed Iranian Defense Engineer RFE/RL 20 Jun 2022 -- A commander of Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says the death of a Defense Ministry engineer in May was the result of "industrial sabotage," not simply an "accident" as official comments previously suggested.
Iran says U.S. approach to nuke talks "unconstructive" People's Daily 20 Jun 2022 -- Iranian foreign minister has called the U.S. approach to the Vienna talks "unconstructive," Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.
Iran waiting to see if new Seoul government is serious about funds issue: Spokesman Press TV 20 Jun 2022 -- Iran will give time to a new government in South Korea to act and repatriate billions of dollars worth of Iranian funds that have remained blocked in the country allegedly because of American sanctions on Iran, says a top official in Tehran.
Iran Ready For 'Good' Nuclear Deal, Blames U.S. For Stalemate RFE/RL 20 Jun 2022 -- Iran says it's prepared to return to nuclear talks in Vienna to conclude a "good deal" with world powers and suggested the United States was to blame for the current impasse.
Iran Intends to Continue Talks on Nuclear Deal, Country's Foreign Ministry Says Sputnik 20 Jun 2022 -- Iran will continue negotiations on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) despite Washington's intractability, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday.
Iran registers zero COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours IRNA 19 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 141,363 with another zero death day over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Kazakh President Visits Iran Against Backdrop Of Nuclear Challenges RFE/RL 19 Jun 2022 -- Kazakh President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev has met with hard-line Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran amid diplomatic overtures from Nur-Sultan to ease bilateral tensions and encourage an end to global nuclear stockpiles within decades.
Iran, Kazakhstan launch major rail transit link Press TV 19 Jun 2022 -- Iran and Kazakhstan have officially launched a rail transit link that will boost cargo transportation between Asia and Europe.
Supreme Leader: West plans for NATO expansion main issue in Ukraine crisis IRNA 19 Jun 2022 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the main problem in the Ukraine crisis is the West's plan for NATO expansion.
Ayatollah Khamenei: West uses issue of Ukraine to expand NATO Press TV 19 Jun 2022 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the West is using the issue of Ukraine to pave the way for further expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
COVID-19 kills 2 more Iranian over past 24 hours IRNA 18 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran reached 141,363 with 2 more Iranian killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iraq says gas imports from Iran at 40 mcm per day Press TV 18 Jun 2022 -- Iraqi authorities have reported a major increase in the supply of natural gas from neighboring Iran two days after the Arab country settled nearly $1.7 billion of arrears it owed Iran for previous gas imports, according to a report by Iraq's NINA news agency.
Fighter jet crashes in Iran, no one killed IRNA 18 Jun 2022 -- An F-14 fighter jet crashed at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday local time in Isfahan Province, southern Iran, after the pilots safely ejected.
Iranian F-14 Fighter Jet Crashes, No Casualties RFE/RL 18 Jun 2022 -- An F-14 fighter jet belonging to Iran's military crashed in the central Isfahan region on June 18 due to a technical failure, Iranian news agencies reported.
Iranian F-14 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Flight Sputnik 18 Jun 2022 -- Last month, an Iranian F-16 fighter jet crashed in the east of Isfahan province, leaving two pilots dead.
Defense Minister calls for manufacturing of homegrown passenger aircraft IRNA 18 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani in a message to Iran Aviation Industries Organization CEO Brigadier General Afshin Khajefard pursued the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's strong demand for manufacturing a homegrown passenger aircraft.
Iran FM urges end to double-standard behaviors in Vienna talks IRNA 18 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Saturday called on other parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to stop their double-standard behaviors so that a good and lasting agreement can be reached on the revival of the deal.
COVID-19 kills 1 more Iranian over past 24 hours IRNA 17 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran reached 141,361 with 1 more Iranian killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran won't leave result-oriented talks: FM IRNA 17 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that Iran wouldn't distance itself from result-oriented talks.
AEOI Spox: Iran notified IAEA of Natanz construction work despite no obligation Press TV 17 Jun 2022 -- Iran has notified the UN nuclear agency of its plan to relocate the activities of the TESA complex in Karaj to the city of Natanz, the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Friday.
Iran urges US to abandon 'sanctions lunacy', advises IAEA against 'politicized approach' Press TV 17 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reiterated Tehran's resolve to continue talks on the revival of the 2015 multilateral agreement, calling for an end to the United States' "sanctions lunacy" and the International Atomic Energy Agency's "politicized approach" over the country's nuclear program.
Iran blasts IAEA for repeating old allegations based on bogus Israeli claims Press TV 17 Jun 2022 -- Iran's nuclear agency chief has again blasted the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for repeating old allegations against the country's civilian nuclear program, based on bogus Israeli claims.
Dozens Of Iranian Teachers Reportedly Arrested After June 16 Protests RFE/RL 17 Jun 2022 -- The Iranian Teachers' Union's Coordination Council says that more than 100 teachers were arrested for participating in widespread protests demanding better working conditions and the release of other imprisoned teachers.
Arrests Of Telegram Administrators Expose Divisions Among Iran's Hard-Liners RFE/RL 17 Jun 2022 -- Hard-liners have gained a foothold in Iranian politics during the past year, taking control of the presidency and parliament. But there has been mounting evidence of divisions in the political camp.
COVID-19 kills 3 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 16 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran reached 141,360 with 3 more Iranian killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Joint Statement by the Representatives of Iran, Russia and Türkiye on the 18th International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format, Nur-Sultan, 15-16 June 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Jun 2022
Astana talks: Parties reaffirm commitment to Syria's sovereignty, condemn Israel's aggression Press TV 16 Jun 2022 -- Participants at the 18th international summit on Syria in the Astana format have reaffirmed their strong commitment to Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and announced their firm opposition to Israeli's aggression and atrocities in the war-torn country, Syrian state news agency Sana reported Thursday.
Astana Peace Process calls for Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity IRNA 16 Jun 2022 -- The countries participating in the Astana peace negotiations have stressed that Syria's national sovereignty and territorial integrity should be respected.
Tehran, Damascus stress respect for Syria sovereignty, territorial integrity IRNA 16 Jun 2022 -- Iranian and Syrian delegates to the Astana peace negotiations have stressed that Syria's national sovereignty and territorial integrity should be respected.
Targeting a Sanctions Evasion Network Supporting Iranian Petrochemical Sales US Dept. of State 16 Jun 2022 -- The United States is imposing sanctions on a network of Iranian petrochemical producers and front companies in the People's Republic of China (PRC), the United Arab Emirates, and Iran that support Triliance Petrochemical Co. Ltd. and Iran's Petrochemical Commercial Company (PCC), entities instrumental in brokering the sale of Iranian petrochemicals abroad.
Treasury Targets International Sanctions Evasion Network Supporting Iranian Petrochemical Sales US Treasury 16 Jun 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned a network of Iranian petrochemical producers, as well as front companies in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that support Triliance Petrochemical Co. Ltd. (Triliance) and Iran's Petrochemical Commercial Company (PCC), entities instrumental in brokering the sale of Iranian petrochemicals abroad. This network helps effectuate international transactions and evade sanctions, supporting the sale of Iranian petrochemical products to customers in the PRC and the rest of East Asia.
U.S. Targets Companies Selling Iranian Petrochemicals In New Sanctions RFE/RL 16 Jun 2022 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on Chinese and Emirati companies and a network of Iranian firms that it says have helped export Iran's petrochemicals.
New sanctions: US targets Chinese, Emirati firms, Indian broker for Iran petrochemical sales Press TV 16 Jun 2022 -- The administration of US President Joe Biden has imposed a new round of sanctions on Iranian petrochemical producers as well as a network of Chinese, Emirati and Indian companies over what the US Treasury described as facilitating the export of Iran's oil.
FM: US goal of resolution to gain political concession in Vienna talks IRNA 16 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a telephone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on Thursday said that the US goal of the resolution in the IAEA Board of Governors (BoG) is to gain political concessions at the negotiating table in Vienna talks.
AEOI spokesman urges Grossi to stay away from political remarks IRNA 16 Jun 2022 -- Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Behrouz Kamalvandi on Wednesday urged IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to refrain from making political remarks that feed media.
Foreign minister: US planned IAEA resolution to get concessions from Iran in Vienna talks Press TV 16 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the United States was behind the recent anti-Tehran resolution, which was adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors, in order to mount pressure on Iran in the Vienna talks.
Iran, Russia reach initial agreement for joint ship production Press TV 16 Jun 2022 -- Iran and Russia have reached an initial agreement for launching a joint shipbuilding venture in the Caspian Sea region.
Iraq pays back $1.6bn of its natural gas arrears to Iran: Owji Press TV 16 Jun 2022 -- Iran has received from Iraq a sum of $1.6 billion the Arab country owed to Iran for imports of natural gas in the past years, according to remarks by the Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji.
Concerns Over Draft Bill That Would Loosen Limits On Use Of Firearms By Iranian Law Enforcement RFE/RL 16 Jun 2022 -- Iran has been hit by months of anti-government protests by pensioners and workers angered at soaring living costs in the Islamic republic.
Iranian Institutions Facing Food Shortages As Prices Skyrocket RFE/RL 16 Jun 2022 -- Local media in Iran say public institutions such as hospital, prisons, and child-care centers are facing possible food shortages due to skyrocketing prices.
Iranian Teachers Protest Detention Of Colleagues, Dire Economic Situation RFE/RL 16 Jun 2022 -- Teachers in cities across Iran have again taken to the streets to protest the continued detention of four of their colleagues, as well as the dire economic situation in the country.
COVID-19 kills 4 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 15 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran reached 141,357 with 4 more Iranian killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Astana Talks: Iranian diplomat says Tehran, Moscow on the same page on Syria Press TV 15 Jun 2022 -- On day one of the 18th round of Astana talks on Syria that kicked off in the Kazakh capital Nur-Sultan on Wednesday, Iran's representative stressed uniformity of views on Syria between Moscow and Tehran.
Iran plans two more research launches for indigenous satellite carrier rocket Zoljanah Press TV 15 Jun 2022 -- A spokesman for Iran's defense ministry says the Islamic Republic plans to carry out two more launches of its domestically-developed hybrid-propellant satellite carrier rocket called Zoljanah.
Iran warns IAEA chief not to 'complicate matters' Press TV 15 Jun 2022 -- The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has advised the UN nuclear agency's director general to refrain from complicating the situation through political statements.
Iranian Protests Spread As Discontent Over Sanction-Hit Economy Grows RFE/RL 15 Jun 2022 -- Merchants and shopkeepers at bazaars have continued protests in more cities across Iran as the economy reels from U.S. sanctions and the rial weakens to historic lows against the dollar.
Rights experts alarmed by violent civil society crackdown in Iran UN News 15 Jun 2022 -- UN independent human rights experts have deplored the recent violent crackdown on civil society in Iran, calling on Wednesday for independent investigations into excessive use of force against protestors.
Maduro discusses oil exports in Tehran as Iranian tanker arrives in Venezuela Press TV 14 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji and visiting Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro have exchanged views on bilateral energy cooperation, following the arrival of an Iran-flagged tanker in Venezuelan waters in yet another blow to Washington's tough sanctions against Tehran and Caracas.
Iran oil tanker arrives in Venezuelan waters: Media IRNA 14 Jun 2022 -- Iranian flag oil tanker carrying about one million barrels of crude oil entered Venezuelan waters, Reuters reported.
COVID-19 kills one Iranian over past 24 hours IRNA 14 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran reached 141,353 with 1 more Iranian killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran says continues cooperation with IAEA IRNA 14 Jun 2022 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Agency of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said on Tuesday that Iran's relations with the International Atomic Energy Agency are still underway.
Iran submits note to IAEA on DG report IRNA 14 Jun 2022 -- Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has sent an explanatory note on the May 30 report by the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the Safeguards Agreement with Iran. Here is the full text of the note as published on the IAEA official portal:
Nuclear chief: IAEA politicizing Iran nuclear work under Israeli pressure Press TV 14 Jun 2022 -- Iran's nuclear chief has slammed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for politicizing the country's peaceful nuclear program under the Israeli regime's pressure regardless of Tehran's extensive cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog.
Iran FM slams US-E3 resolution, says Tehran still insists on strong, lasting deal with P4+1 countries Press TV 14 Jun 2022 -- Iran has once again criticized the Western-drafted resolution passed against Tehran's nuclear program during the recent meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors, saying the Islamic Republic still insists on reaching a "good, strong and lasting" deal with the P4+1 group of countries.
Greece releases Iranian tanker IRNA 14 Jun 2022 -- Greece released an Iranian oil tanker detained by a Greek court order, Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said in a statement on Tuesday.
Greece makes U-turn on US demand, releases Iranian oil tankers Press TV 14 Jun 2022 -- The Greek government has overturned its recent decision to confiscate an Iranian oil tanker, dismissing Washington's pressures which were behind the seizure in the first place.
Seoul discusses Iranian frozen funds with Washington: South Korea FM IRNA 14 Jun 2022 -- South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin said that Seoul discusses the issue of Iran's funds frozen in his country with the United States.
South Korea says it will discuss frozen funds with Iran and US Press TV 14 Jun 2022 -- South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin has said his country will need more talks with both Iran and the United States to be able to release billions of dollar worth of Iranian funds that have remained blocked in South Korea for the past years allegedly because of American sanctions on Tehran.
Government spokesman says "Iran's President hasn't received any letters from Biden" ISNA 14 Jun 2022 -- Iran's government spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi denied any rumors in case of sending any letters from America's President Joe Biden to his Iranian counterpart, while emphasizing, "Of course, Joe Biden sends some letters to Iran, but fulfilling his promises and lifting illegal sanctions are more important".
Pensioners, Public Employees Protest Iranian Government's 'Lies,' Hypocrisy' RFE/RL 14 Jun 2022 -- Pensioners and retired public employees have again taken to the streets in the southern city of Ahvaz amid growing discontent over living conditions in Iran and the government's failure to address the problem.
COVID-19 kills 2 Iranian over past 24 hours IRNA 13 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran reached 141,352 with 2 more Iranian killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
FM Lapid on Iranian terror attempts against Israelis abroad Israel MFA 13 Jun 2022 -- FM Lapid: I want to thank the Government of Turkey for the effort they're putting into protecting the lives of Israeli citizens. Tourism to Turkey is important to both our countries, but they also understand there are risks that should not be taken.
Iran Says Two Military Officials Involved In Aerospace Research Killed RFE/RL 13 Jun 2022 -- Iran's military says two officials who worked in the field of aerospace have been killed in separate incidents inside the Islamic republic.
Iranian Oil, Gas Exports Fall Sharply As Asia Turns Toward Russian Energy RFE/RL 13 Jun 2022 -- Oil-tanker-tracking companies estimate that Iran's oil and natural gas exports have halved due to competition with Russia in Asian markets, as most countries in the West shun Moscow over its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
Iran to secure position as shipbuilder IRNA 13 Jun 2022 -- Iran state shipbuilding company SADRA delivered the second oil tanker ordered by Venezuela on Sunday. If the trend continues in the coming years, Iran will establish its position among the world's shipbuilders.
Spox: Grossi met wrong people in wrong place at wrong time IRNA 13 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday that the UN nuclear chief has delivered a blow to the Agency's credibility by meeting with the wrong people in the wrong place at the wrong time, referring to Rafael Grossi's recent trip to occupied Palestine ahead of Board of Governors meeting.
US should abandon its imagination of employing any leverage in Vienna talks: Iran ISNA 13 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh declared that the Pakistani Foreign Minister would pay an official visit to Tehran on Tuesday, while adding that the President of Turkmenistan would travel to Iran soon and the President of the National Assembly of Armenia would head to Tehran this week as well.
Iran defends its 'decisive' response to IAEA resolution against Tehran's nuclear program Press TV 13 Jun 2022 -- Iran says its response to a resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against Tehran's nuclear energy program was "decisive and appropriate."
Iran, Venezuela's successful experiences prove "resistance" only way to confront US's pressures ISNA 12 Jun 2022 -- During a meeting with the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and his entourage, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei referred to the successful experiences of Iran and Venezuela in standing up to US's intense pressures and hybrid warfare, emphasizing, "The only way to confront the US is through resistance and persistence."
COVID-19 kills 1 Iranian over past 24 hours IRNA 12 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran reached 141,350 with 1 more Iranian killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Israel's Prime Minister Claims Iran 'Dangerously Close' to Obtaining Nuclear Weapons Sputnik 12 Jun 2022 -- Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says that Iran is allegedly enriching uranium at a very past pace and is close to producing nuclear weapons.
Iranian MPs say IAEA has lost technical validity IRNA 12 Jun 2022 -- As many as 260 Iranian Members of Parliament signed a statement on Sunday in condemnation of a recent resolution against Iran by the IAEA Board of Governors, arguing that the UN nuclear agency has lost its technical validity.
IAEA BoG resolution hasty, political: Iran FM to UN chief IRNA 12 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told the United Nations chief that the resolution proposed by the US and E3 was hasty and political.
Iran's FM considers US-E3 anti-Iran resolution as hasty, political ISNA 12 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and UN chief Antonio Guterres held a telephone conversation to discuss some regional and international developments.
FM: Iran counteracts other side's excessive demands with its own tools, power in Vienna talks Press TV 12 Jun 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister says the country uses its own tools in the face of the other side's excessive demands during negotiations on restoring the 2015 Iran deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in the Austrian capital.
Anti-Tehran resolution proves lack of technical credibility of IAEA, its chief: Iranian MPs Press TV 12 Jun 2022 -- Iranian lawmakers say the recent adoption of an anti-Iran resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors proves that the agency and its director general have lost all their technical credibility.
UN Agency Chief Urges Iran To Resume Nuclear Talks 'Now' RFE/RL 12 Jun 2022 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has called on Iran to resume talks "now" on reviving the 2015 nuclear accord before things get "much more problematic."
Iranian tanker production for Venezuela proves efficiency of Economy of Resistance policy: President Raisi ISNA 12 Jun 2022 -- Iranian President said, "The construction and delivery of the 113,000-ton tanker to Venezuela, in addition to helping the country achieve its goal of independence in maritime transport, shows once again that the will and unity of the warrior and revolutionary nations and governments is stronger and more effective than Americans' sanctions".
Iran's National Currency Falls To Record Low As Sanctions Continue To Bite RFE/RL 12 Jun 2022 -- Iran's national currency fells to its lowest value ever against the U.S. dollar, hit by continuing U.S. sanctions as talks to revive the global 2015 nuclear deal falter.
Iran's cenbank vows to restore calm to foreign exchange market Press TV 12 Jun 2022 -- The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) governor Ali Salehabadi says the top lender will intervene in the country's foreign exchange market to control prices that have risen to record highs in recent days.
Argentina Seizes Venezuelan Plane Linked To Iran RFE/RL 12 Jun 2022 -- Authorities in Argentina have seized a Venezuelan Boeing 747 cargo plane with links to Iran due to questions over stated reasons for the aircraft entering the country.
COVID-19 kills 6 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 11 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran remained 141,349 with 6 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran And Venezuela Sign 20-Year Cooperation Plan RFE/RL 11 Jun 2022 -- Iran and Venezuela have signed a 20-year cooperation plan, Iranian state media reported on June 11.
Iran, Venezuela sign 20-year cooperation agreement Press TV 11 Jun 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and his visiting Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro have overseen the signing of a 20-year partnership agreement aimed at bolstering cooperation in various fields between Tehran and Caracas.
Iranian, Venezuelan presidents sign 20-year document on cooperation IRNA 11 Jun 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his visiting Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro signed a 20-year document on comprehensive strategic cooperation here on Saturday.
Iran, Venezuela sign 20-year strategic cooperation document ISNA 11 Jun 2022 -- Iranian President Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi and his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro signed a 20-year document on comprehensive strategic cooperation in Tehran on Saturday.
Iran, Venezuela Plan 20-Year Cooperation Pact as Maduro Hails Joint Role in Challenging US Hegemony Sputnik 11 Jun 2022 -- Notwithstanding ideological differences, the vast geographic distance between them and problems stemming from crushing US sanctions, Iran and Venezuela enjoy strategic ties, with relations going back to the 2000s and the close personal rapport between former Presidents Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the late Hugo Chavez.
Iran-Venezuela relations strategic: President Raisi IRNA 11 Jun 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said that the relations between Iran and Venezuela were strategic and the two countries would keep up the ties as proven by signing a 20-year cooperation document.
Second Iran-made oil tanker delivered to Venezuela IRNA 11 Jun 2022 -- A second order by Venezuela for an Iran-made oil tanker was delivered to the country on Saturday.
The second Iranian-made oil tanker delivered to Venezuela ISNA 11 Jun 2022 -- The delivery ceremony of the second Aframax tanker built by the Iranian Marine Industrial Company (Sadra) was held in the presence of Ayatollah Raisi and Nicolas Maduro, Presidents of Iran and Venezuela.
Iran delivers second oil tanker ordered by Venezuela Press TV 11 Jun 2022 -- An Iranian shipbuilding company has successfully delivered a second large oil tanker ordered by Venezuela during a visit to Iran by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Amir-Abdollahian: IAEA Board of Governors' resolution hasty, politically motivated Press TV 11 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has criticized the United States and its three European allies, the UK, France, and Germany for submitting an anti-Iranian resolution during the recent meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors.
COVID-19 kills no Iranian over past 24 hours IRNA 10 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran remained 141,343 with no more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran denounces Israeli strike on Damascus airport, reaffirms support for Syria Press TV 10 Jun 2022 -- Iran has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's renewed aggression against Syria after Friday's attack targeting the Damascus airport, reaffirming its unflinching support for the Arab country.
Iran, India resolved to pursue Chabahar Port infrastructure plan IRNA 10 Jun 2022 -- Iran and India on Thursday voiced their strong will to pursue Chabahar Port's macroscale infrastructure plan to turn the southeastern Iranian port into a major Asian transit hub.
'Firm response': Iran fuels advanced centrifuges, disconnects cameras Press TV 10 Jun 2022 -- Iran's top nuclear official says the country has begun injecting uranium gas into advanced centrifuges and disconnected some UN nuclear agency cameras monitoring its sites outside Safeguards Agreement.
Students Call For End To 'Authoritarian' Restrictions At Iranian Universities RFE/RL 10 Jun 2022 -- Dozens of students have issued a joint statement calling on authorities to end "authoritarian" restrictions at Iranian universities, including tighter rules around the wearing of hijabs by female students.
Iran's AEOI chief: IAEA taken captive by Zionists IRNA 10 Jun 2022 -- Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami expressed regret here on Thursday that an international agency like the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is taken captive by an illegitimate regime, that is both taking advantage of and defaming it.
IAEA Warns of "Fatal Blow" to Iranian Nuclear Program Negotiations SPA 10 Jun 2022 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) condemned Iran's decision to "close 27 cameras" dedicated to monitor its nuclear activities, warning of a "fatal blow" to talks on this file if the disruption continues.
COVID-19 kills 1 Iranian over past 24 hours IRNA 09 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,343 with one more Iranian killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
E3 statement on Iran: 9 June 2022 UK FCDO 09 Jun 2022 -- The governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom issued a joint statement on the JCPoA.
Iran Complicating French, German, UK Efforts on Restoring Nuclear Deal — Joint Statement Sputnik 09 Jun 2022 -- France, Germany and the United Kingdom — known as Eurotroika — have reaffirmed their readiness to restore the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) but warned Tehran that its recent steps are complicating their efforts.
Non-proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement with Iran: E3 statement to the IAEA, June 2022 UK FCDO 09 Jun 2022 -- UK Ambassador to the IAEA, Corinne Kitsell, gave a statement on behalf of E3 countries about Iran's implementation of its obligations under its NPT Safeguards Agreement.
Statement by the E3 and US to the IAEA Board of Governors introducing resolution on Iran's non-cooperation with the IAEA UK FCDO 09 Jun 2022 -- On 08 June 2022, the E3 and US gave a joint statement to the IAEA Board introducing a resolution on Iran's insufficient cooperation with the IAEA
The IAEA Board of Governors Resolution on Iran US Dept. of State 09 Jun 2022 -- "Yesterday, we joined the overwhelming majority of the IAEA Board of Governors in expressing support for the IAEA's essential mission of safeguarding nuclear material to prevent nuclear proliferation."
IAEA: Iran Removing Cameras From Some Nuclear Sites VOA 09 Jun 2022 -- Iran has removed 27 surveillance cameras from nuclear sites around the country impeding the ability to monitor the country's nuclear activities, Rafael Mariano Grossi, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said Thursday.
China: IAEA BoG resolution against Iran heightens tensions IRNA 09 Jun 2022 -- Deputy Head of China's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Vienna Wang Chang said on Thursday that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors (BoG) resolution against Iran will heighten tensions.
Iranian mission in Vienna vows proportionate response to IAEA resolution IRNA 09 Jun 2022 -- Iran's permanent mission to Vienna-based international organizations has strongly condemned and dismissed the resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors over the country's nuclear energy program.
Iran vows 'firm' response to US-E3 resolution passed by IAEA Press TV 09 Jun 2022 -- Iran has strongly denounced a resolution adopted at the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors against Tehran's nuclear energy program, saying its sponsors are "responsible for the consequences".
US should stop pressuring Iran but start responding to Iran's legitimate concerns: Chinese envoy Global Times 09 Jun 2022 -- The US, initiator of the current Iran nuclear crisis, should actively respond to Iran's legitimate concerns instead of keeping up its pressure campaign against Iran, said a Chinese envoy to the United Nations, after voting against a resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board meeting to censure Iran.
Iran's Removal Of More Cameras Could Deal 'Fatal Blow' To Reviving Nuclear Deal, IAEA Chief Says RFE/RL 09 Jun 2022 -- Iran has started removing 27 surveillance cameras from nuclear sites across the country, further reducing the agency's ability to monitor Iran's nuclear program, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog has said.
IAEA chief: Iran to stop IAEA 27 surveillance cameras IRNA 09 Jun 2022 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi confirmed on Thursday that Iran is going to deactivate IAEA's 27 surveillance cameras at its nuclear sites.
Grossi: Iran removing 27 surveillance cameras at its nuclear sites following IAEA resolution Press TV 09 Jun 2022 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran has informed the United Nations nuclear watchdog that it is removing 27 surveillance cameras at its nuclear facilities following the recent Western-drafted anti-Tehran resolution by the agency's Board of Governors.
IAEA Chief Warns of 'Fatal Blow' to JCPOA Talks as Iran Switches Off 27 Cameras at Nuclear Sites Sputnik 09 Jun 2022 -- Tehran earlier announced that it was switching off two devices monitoring enrichment of uranium gas at the Natanz plant. The more followed the IAEA's decision to censure the country over a purported failure to explain traces of radioactive materials outside its nuclear sites.
FM says West knows that Iran is not after nukes IRNA 09 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that his country, based on its religious beliefs, is not after nuclear bombs and the West knows this fact.
Iranian Foreign Ministry calls IAEA resolution political, unconstructive IRNA 09 Jun 2022 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has blasted the anti-Iran resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors, saying that the move will yield no results but weaken the country's cooperation with the agency.
Spox: Iran's response to IAEA resolution "firm & proportionate" IRNA 09 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said that Tehran's response to the anti-Tehran resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors will be firm and proportionate.
President Raeisi: Iran 'not to back down an inch from its positions' after anti-Tehran IAEA resolution Press TV 09 Jun 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic will not back down an iota from its positions following the recent Western-drafted resolution adopted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors against Tehran's nuclear program.
Teachers Call For New Protest As Unrest Builds Across Iran RFE/RL 09 Jun 2022 -- The Iranian Teachers' Unions Coordination Council has called for a new round of street protests to demand higher wages and the immediate release of detained teachers from previous demonstrations as unrest in Iran continues to spread.
COVID-19 kills 3 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,342 with 3 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Israel's May Strike on Damascus Airport Was Reportedly Intended to Prevent Arms Deliveries From Iran Sputnik 08 Jun 2022 -- Tel Aviv has claimed responsibility for only some of the air strikes against Syria which Damascus claims were launched by the IDF. Israel justifies these strikes on its neighbour, which violate international laws, by claiming they were a "defence" against planned Iranian weapons shipments to the Lebanon-based group Hezbollah.
Iran Turns Off Monitoring Devices Ahead Of Nuclear Watchdog's Vote On Censure RFE/RL 08 Jun 2022 -- Iran turned off cameras used by UN inspectors to monitor uranium enrichment hours before the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) adopted a resolution criticizing the Islamic republic for failing to cooperate.
Iran mulls 'additional measures' after turning off IAEA cameras, committed to safeguards Press TV 08 Jun 2022 -- The spokesperson for Iran's nuclear agency says Tehran is mulling over "additional measures" after turning off the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) surveillance cameras that functioned beyond the safeguards agreement, amid rising tensions over IAEA's political agendas.
Iran to turn off IAEA surveillance cameras operating outside safeguards agreement Press TV 08 Jun 2022 -- Iran's nuclear agency has announced plans to turn off some surveillance cameras of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), whose operation is deemed beyond Iran's obligations under the UN agency's safeguards agreement.
Iran's Nuclear Agency Turns Off IAEA Cameras It Says Aren't Included in March NPT Safeguards Deal Sputnik 08 Jun 2022 -- Following accusations it had refused to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA), the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) decided to turn off several monitoring cameras at an unnamed nuclear site, saying they were not part of its monitoring deal with the UN-affiliated watchdog.
E3 and US welcome IAEA Board of Governors resolution UK FCDO 08 Jun 2022 -- The UK, France, Germany and the United States welcome the adoption of a resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors responding to Iran's insufficient cooperation with the IAEA.
IAEA board adopts anti-Iran resolution sponsored by West Press TV 08 Jun 2022 -- The UN nuclear agency's Board of Governors has adopted a resolution accusing Iran of not cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
IAEA BoG adopts anti-Iran resolution drafted by US, E3 IRNA 08 Jun 2022 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors on Wednesday adopted a resolution against Iran, which was drafted by the United States and its three European allies, the UK, Germany and France.
Iran vows 'firm' response to US-E3 resolution passed by IAEA Press TV 08 Jun 2022 -- Iran has strongly denounced a resolution adopted at the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors against Tehran's nuclear energy program, saying its sponsors are "responsible for the consequences".
Iran says to remain committed to safeguards IRNA 08 Jun 2022 -- Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said on Wednesday that 80 percent of the IAEA cameras installed in the Iranian nuclear facilities are related to safeguards and Iran will continue to honor its safeguards commitments and these cameras will keep operating.
Iran does not have any covert nuclear activity: AEOI chief IRNA 08 Jun 2022 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran does not have any hidden and unwritten nuclear activity or any unannounced nuclear site and program, chairman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami has said.
New JCPOA Proposal Submitted to US - Iranian Foreign Minister Sputnik 08 Jun 2022 -- Tehran has submitted a new proposal to the United States to renew the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran's nuclear program, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Wednesday.
Telephone conversation with President of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi President of Russia 08 Jun 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi.
COVID-19 kills 7 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,339 with 7 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iranian military products can assist Iraq with ensuring security, defense chief says Press TV 07 Jun 2022 -- Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani says Iran's military achievements could effectively help neighboring Iraq to beef up security.
E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, June 2022 UK FCDO 07 Jun 2022 -- Delivered 07 June 2022 on behalf of France, Germany and the United Kingdom to the IAEA Board of Governors addressing Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
Iran's technical comments on IAEA safeguards report IRNA 07 Jun 2022 -- The United Nations nuclear chief Rafael Grossi issued his quarterly safeguards report on Iran on May 30. In an exclusive memo to IRNA on Tuesday, Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), made technical comments on the report.
US claims JCPOA return despite anti-Iran moves IRNA 07 Jun 2022 -- The United States claims to be keeping up efforts to return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, despite its policies being in line with those of the Zionist regime as well as the recent anti-Iran resolution pushed by Germany, the UK, and France, all parties to the nuclear accord.
Iran's oil exports at over 1 mln bpd since March: Report Press TV 07 Jun 2022 -- A report published in the Iranian media shows that crude oil exports from the country have remained at levels above 1 million barrels per day (bpd) since the start of the calendar year in late March.
Top Iran official urges IAEA to drop political agenda as board meets Press TV 07 Jun 2022 -- A senior Iranian official has urged the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency to refrain from pursuing any political agenda in his work, stating that the Islamic Republic is strongly opposed to an anti-Iran resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors.
Iranian Pensioners Continue Protests Amid Economic Woes RFE/RL 07 Jun 2022 -- Pensioners and retired government employees have continued protests in more than a dozen Iranian cities for a second day as they seek a hike in pensions to offset rising prices amid the country's growing economic woes.
COVID-19 kills 1 Iranian over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,332 with 1 more Iranian killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Grossi Expresses Concern to IAEA Board about Safeguards in Iran; Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine IAEA 06 Jun 2022 -- The IAEA cannot confirm the correctness and completeness of Iran's declarations under its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement, Director General Rafael M. Grossi told the IAEA's Board of Governors today.
Pensioners Protest Across Iran As Inflation, Sanctions Ravage Economy RFE/RL 06 Jun 2022 -- Pensioners and retired government employees have staged protests in more than 16 cities across Iran to complain over their financial situation and pensions, which they say aren't enough to live on given the rising cost of living.
'New Phase Of Assassinations': Mysterious Death Of Iranian Aerospace Engineer Fuels Speculation RFE/RL 06 Jun 2022 -- When Iranian aerospace engineer Ayoob Entezari died on May 31, authorities handed his family a letter of appreciation in which they referred to him as a "martyr," suggesting that he had been killed.
Iran to respond appropriately to IAEA BoG IRNA 06 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday rejected the proposed resolution against Iran and added that the Islamic Republic of Iran will respond proportionately to what will happen in the IAEA.
Iranian nuclear chief: IAEA's Grossi lacks serious will to find Tehran's 'accurate' answers convincing Press TV 06 Jun 2022 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Tehran has given accurate answers to questions posed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), but the Agency bases its reports on the information provided to it by the enemies of Iran.
Iran will give 'proportionate' response to any action by IAEA Board of Governors: Foreign Ministry spokesman Press TV 06 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the country will give a "proportionate" response to any measure taken on its peaceful nuclear program during the ongoing meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Board of Governors.
Iran FM urges US, E3 to be realistic on reaching agreement IRNA 06 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a message called on the E3 and the US to be realistic with regard to reaching an agreement.
Foreign Ministry: Three Persian Gulf islands 'Iran's eternal territory' Press TV 05 Jun 2022 -- The Foreign Ministry says Iran's three islands in the Persian Gulf are eternal parts of the country's territory.
COVID-19 kills 3 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 05 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,331 with 3 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Anti-Iran IAEA resolution's masterminds responsible for consequences: FM Press TV 05 Jun 2022 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the countries that are pushing for adoption of an anti-Iranian resolution by the United Nations nuclear watchdog should also bear the repercussions of such a move.
Iran welcomes agreement on truce extension in Yemen IRNA 04 Jun 2022 -- Islamic Republic of Iran has welcomed the extension of the ceasefire for more two months agreed by those involved in the Yemen conflict, the spokesman at the Foreign Ministry has announced.
Iran welcomes truce extension in Yemen for another two months, urges political solution to crisis Press TV 04 Jun 2022 -- Iran has welcomed the extension of a UN-brokered truce between warring parties in Yemen for another two months, reaffirming support for the settlement of the crisis in the war-hit country through political channels.
COVID-19 kills 7 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 04 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,328 with 3 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Shared gas field divided 80:20 between Iran and Oman: Source Press TV 04 Jun 2022 -- Iran and Oman have agreed to divide the Hengam gas field in the Persian Gulf on a 80:20 formula as part of a recent contract signed between the two countries to jointly develop the field, says an industry source.
EU's Borrell says possibility of JCPOA revival shrinking but 'extra effort' can still lead to agreement Press TV 04 Jun 2022 -- The European Union's top diplomat says despite the diminishing prospect of reviving the 2015 deal, "extra effort" by all the parties involved can still lead to an agreement to salvage the accord.
Iran Supreme Leader Says 'Enemy' Triggering Unrest To Weaken Islamic Republic RFE/RL 04 Jun 2022 -- Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has accused the "enemy"-- a reference mainly to the United States -- of seeking to use protests to destabilize the Islamic Republic.
Iran warns against 'further erosion' of IAEA credibility after Grossi's Israel visit Press TV 04 Jun 2022 -- Taking strong exception to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief's visit to Israel ahead of a key board meeting, Iran on Friday warned against "further erosion" of the UN agency's credibility.
Iranian, Russian FMs discuss bilateral ties, JCPOA over phone IRNA 03 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian talked with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on phone on Friday on issues of mutual interest and most important regional and international developments.
COVID-19 kills 3 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 03 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,321 with 3 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran FM, EU's Borrell discuss JCPOA over phone IRNA 03 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell discussed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and some other bilateral issues in a phone conversation on Friday.
US, European allies push for IAEA resolution disrupts JCPOA revival talks: Iran FM Press TV 03 Jun 2022 -- Iran says the "unconstructive" move by the United States and its European allies to push for a resolution against Tehran will disrupt the process of negotiations aimed at the revival of the multilateral 2015 deal.
PM Bennett meets with IAEA Director General Dr. Rafael Grossi Israel MFA 03 Jun 2022 -- PM Bennett expressed Israel's deep concern regarding Iran's continued progress toward achieving nuclear weapons while deceiving the international community by using false information and lies.
Grossi's visit to Israel out of phase with IAEA impartiality, professionalism: Iran FM Press TV 03 Jun 2022 -- Iran says the visit by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s chief Rafael Grossi to Israel ahead of the Monday meeting of the Board of Governors is in contradiction with the agency's principles of observing impartiality and maintaining its technical and professional status.
Israel-IAEA collusion: Grossi lands in Tel Aviv ahead of UN nuclear agency meet Press TV 03 Jun 2022 -- The chief of the UN nuclear agency has traveled to Israel and met the regime's extremist premier Naftali Bennett, ahead of the body's Board of Governors meeting on Monday.
In Meeting With UN Envoy, Israel Voices Concern Over Iran Nuclear Program RFE/RL 03 Jun 2022 -- Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has told the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog that the Jewish state is ready to use its "right to self-defense" to prevent Iran from achieving nuclear weapons.
Iranian Media Accuse IAEA of 'Colluding' With Tel Aviv as Grossi Visits Israel Ahead of Iran Meeting Sputnik 03 Jun 2022 -- Israel joined the International Atomic Energy Agency in 1957, but did not sign the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968 and has not accepted agency safeguards on its nuclear activities. Iran, which is a member of the NPT and faces regular IAEA inspections and sanctions over its nuclear programme, has questioned this state of affairs.
Iranian Opposition Group Says Hacks Surveillance Cameras In Anti-Khomeini Protest RFE/RL 03 Jun 2022 -- An Iranian opposition group says it has hacked more than 5,000 surveillance cameras in Tehran to coincide with the commemoration of the death of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
Iran Dismisses Claims Second IRGC Officer's Death Was Assassination as 'Psychological Warfare' Sputnik 03 Jun 2022 -- With two senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) figures falling dead within a week of each other, many observers are concluding their deaths are linked. However, Iranian media is reporting that the probe into Col. Ali Esmailzadeh's death doesn't suggest assassination.
Reports on assassination of senior IRGC Cmdr. ruled out IRNA 03 Jun 2022 -- Reports on alleged assassination attempt against a commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force is a psychological warfare, an informed source said.
Accident or Assassination? 'Suspicious' Death Of Another IRGC Colonel Inside Iran Raises Eyebrows RFE/RL 03 Jun 2022 -- The killing of a senior officer in Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in broad daylight in the capital, Tehran, is rare.
President: COVID-19 death cases turning zero by relying on internal capacities IRNA 03 Jun 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raisi in a message congratulated the great nation of Iran and Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the achievement of zero COVID-19 death cases.
Iran reports zero daily COVID deaths IRNA 02 Jun 2022 -- In the latest update by Iranian Health Ministry on Thursday no COVID-related deaths were reported over the past 24 hours.
Iran marks first day without COVID-19 death after more than two years Press TV 02 Jun 2022 -- The number of daily coronavirus deaths in Iran has reached zero after more than two years of strenuous medical efforts aimed at containing the epidemiological crisis despite ruthless US sanctions against the country and its health system.
Iran FM terms political interference in IAEA technical affairs as "unconstructive" IRNA 02 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Thursday that political interference in technical affairs of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is fully unconstructive.
Iran foreign minister: Political interference in IAEA's technical affairs 'unconstructive' Press TV 02 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has described any political interference in the technical affairs of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as "unconstructive," stressing the need for avoiding political approaches in the forthcoming meeting of the Agency's Board of Governors.
GCC in no position to comment on Iran's missile program, defense policies: Foreign Ministry Press TV 02 Jun 2022 -- Iran has condemned baseless claims made by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) against the Islamic Republic, especially about its national defense program, saying the body is in no position to comment about the country's missile program and issues pertaining to its military and defense policies.
China Foreign Ministry: Confrontational moves at IAEA undermine Iran cooperation with agency Press TV 02 Jun 2022 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry has warned against undermining the existing cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) through "confrontational moves" against the Islamic Republic during the upcoming meeting of the Agency's Board of Governors.
Israel's Lapid Says Revived Iran Nuclear Deal Wouldn't 'Apply to Us in Any Way' Sputnik 02 Jun 2022 -- Despite nearly all aspects of reviving the nuclear deal having been agreed upon, both the United States and Iran continue to say that such an agreement is "tenuous" at best.
COVID-19 kills 3 Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 01 Jun 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 141,318 with 3 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran urges US, E3 to stop 'playing possum' over JCPOA IRNA 01 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh urged the United States and the three European states of the 2015 nuclear deal; namely, the UK, France and Germany, to stop feigning ignorance.
Spox: Iran to give appropriate response to unconstructive acts in IAEA BoG IRNA 01 Jun 2022 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Wednesday that Iran's nuclear program is completely peaceful, and an appropriate and proportionate response awaits unconstructive acts in the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors.
Iran will respond firmly to any 'unconstructive move' at IAEA meeting: FM Spox Press TV 01 Jun 2022 -- Iran has warned to respond strongly and proportionately to any "unconstructive move" at the upcoming meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) a day after dismissing the UN nuclear watchdog's latest report on its nuclear program.
Iran Says IAEA Report On Nuclear Material Found At Undeclared Sites Unfair RFE/RL 01 Jun 2022 -- Iran says a report by the UN nuclear watchdog on traces of nuclear material found at three undeclared sites is unfair.
Israel Simulates Strikes Against Iran in Largest Drills in Its History Sputnik 01 Jun 2022 -- Earlier, the Israeli prime minister declared in his address to Knesset that Iran's "immunity", which it allegedly enjoyed, was "over". He further promised that those, who send "terrorists" to hit Israel would "pay the full price".
Iran denounces France, Germany statements on Greek tankers seizure IRNA 01 Jun 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman denounced statements issued by French and German foreign ministries on the seizure of two Greek tankers by Iran in the Persian Gulf.
Iran's advice to Germany, France about Greek tankers ISNA 01 Jun 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh reacted to French and German Foreign Ministry spokesmen's statements about Iran's seizure of two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Persian Gulf waters.
Iran rejects French, German 'interference' in its seizure of Greek oil tankers Press TV 01 Jun 2022 -- Iran has strongly rejected the "one-sided" and "unjustifiable" statements of France and Germany regarding its seizure of two Greek oil tankers, urging the two countries to take a more constructive stance by genuinely supporting freedom of navigation and maritime safety.
Iranian Rial Falls Further As Protests Over Decimated Economy Continue RFE/RL 01 Jun 2022 -- Iran's currency, the rial, has continued to weaken as unrest in the country grows over an economy in shambles due to the effects of U.S. sanctions over Tehran's nuclear program.

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